Cheaper coconuts at CDA outlets

By Ananda Kannangara

The Coconut Development Authority (CDA) has distributed over 800,000 fresh coconuts at concessionary rates among consumers in Colombo and the suburbs during the past few weeks.

The CDA is currently conducting the program in the city limits and outstations with the help of the Fresh Coconut Exporters' Association. At present a coconut is sold between Rs. 26 and Rs. 28 at CDA outlets.

CDA, Chairman, D.J.U. Purasinghe told the Sunday Observer that the objective of launching such a program was to provide relief to consumers since there is a severe shortage of fresh coconuts in the country.

He also said the CDA is expected to expand the distribution system in collaboration with the National Livestock Development Board, the Coconut Cultivation Board and several private sector coconut growers associations, including the Chilaw plantations.